I took my family up to NORCAL for some pine trees, rivers, high country lakes, and fresh air from all the MLPA BS! More pics, than fish, but thought you guys/gals might enjoy the scenery!
First a stop by the local Walgreens for funny looking tackle. We were fishing for Steelehead with nightcrawlers, and a peiece of bright red of yarn.
First day hit the Sacramento River in Chico on my buddy Dave's boat.
It was propelled by Jet outboard...
I believe that Dave said he can run in 10" of water with this rig
Above the Sacramento River, spent many a summer day, floating down in an inner tube, and stopping by beer can beach...
I got bit, and as soon as I set the hook, I saw the Steelehead jump, and spit my hook....
Dave moments later lands this nice steelehead, pictured above.
My buddy Damion, and I who attended Chico State together, lost the bet on first fish caught, so we had to shotgun a beer.
Some other action on Pike, but not much else, winds picked up, so we headed in...
Grilled the Steelehead for an appetizer to the lobster dinner I brought up with me. Washed it down with an ice cold Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale.
Story to be Continued....